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GY58 YRA

2008 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,967 mi
Last recorded30,967 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11663,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 YRA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 30,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bannana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 29,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 28,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,123 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,707 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,921 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 22,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 22,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 20,876 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,873 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 18,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,156 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 14,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 12,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 10,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 7,757 miles

Damage to front bumper

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GY58 YRA is a 2008 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 63,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY58 YRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY58 YRA registered?

GY58 YRA is a 2008 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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